Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler
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for the same price, you could get this https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Regulator-C ... B00BXUCWQG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow It would have a little more margin, but you would have to add plug/socket (cut an extension cord). I have used them when I ran on 120V.
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Re: Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler
Would there not be under or overpowering issues with that one running a 1500w 120v element?RedwoodHillBilly wrote:for the same price, you could get this https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Regulator-C ... B00BXUCWQG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow It would have a little more margin, but you would have to add plug/socket (cut an extension cord). I have used them when I ran on 120V.
If the other one would work I'd rather get that than destroy an extension cord for this one haha.
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Re: Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler
The speed controller works but is more designed for brushless motors and not heating elements. I use them on the exhaust fans at work.
The SCR above is the same one I use.
The SCR above is the same one I use.
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Re: Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler
Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?Pesty wrote:The speed controller works but is more designed for brushless motors and not heating elements. I use them on the exhaust fans at work.
The SCR above is the same one I use.
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That, or a sign like this:ElCubanazo wrote:Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?
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Re: Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler
[FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]still_stirrin wrote:That, or a sign like this:ElCubanazo wrote:Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?
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